CLIMB KILIMANJARO

CHOOSING THE BEST ROUTE

When selecting the perfect route to climb Kilimanjaro, consider several key factors. First decide on the desired length of your climb. Take into account the acclimatization opportunities each route offers. The longer the route, the better you acclimatize to the high altitude. Also factor in your budget, as this will determine the length of your route.  It’s best to consult with our Kilimanjaro experts to find the route best suited to your needs.  By carefully considering these aspects, you can choose the ideal route that suits your abilities and maximizes your chances of summiting Africa's iconic peak.

ROUTES AT A GLANCE

WE LEAD OUR OWN CLIMBS
Why it Matters

We are not an internet booking agency, but rather a family-owned guiding company with a fully supported ground operation at the foot of Kilimanjaro. We also have offices in the US.  We employ our own climbing teams with our own guides, climbing team, gear, vehicles and local contacts.

With our full-time medically-trained guides, crew, and equipment, we conduct independent climbs that offer unique advantages to you, such as direct access to our expert knowledge and hands-on support. Our well-coordinated teams and responsive approach make for a wholesome experience tailored to each climber's momentary needs. With our operation on the ground, we have everything necessary to deliver a superb climb, from your pre-climb preparation, to the climb itself.

After 47 remarkable years guiding personal treks up Kilimanjaro, we guarantee a climb of unrivaled quality at a reasonable price, as the most respected company on Kilimanjaro. 

WORLD-CLASS MOUNTAIN GUIDES
Medically Trained. Decades of Experience.

The triumph of your Kilimanjaro summit challenge rests upon the expertise of your world-class guides,  the heart and soul of your journey. With a foundation rooted in Eddie Frank's years of training the US Army's Special Forces, Tusker's elite guides are trained to the same exacting standards of skill, compassion and leadership. With almost five decades of guiding experience,  our exclusive team has led tens of thousands of triumphant Tusker climbers to the summit.

TUSKER TRAINS THE US ARMY
Leadership. Safety. Adventure.

The US Army chose Eddie Frank and his Tusker Trail, after carefully scrutinizing many guiding companies, to train the US SPECIAL FORCES at high altitude.  Eddie's vast experience, high altitude expertise,  and exceptional leadership skills were key factors in the selection. When Eddie trains Tusker's Mountain Guides, he employs the same techniques and rigorous standards that he utilizes with the Special Forces, establishing a guiding team that embodies excellence in leadership, and unmatched capabilities.

CLASSIC MOUNTAIN CAMP
Energize. Reboot.

At the end of a tough day's hike your camp should be your refuge. Tusker's Signature Mountain Camp is a place to retreat and replenish your strength.  It should be a haven where you can relax and enjoy the camaraderie with your fellow climbers.   That’s why we have custom-designed our stand-up, walk-in mountain tents, where you can walk in, spread out and get a good night's rest.

TUSKER'S ADVENTURE KITCHEN
Fuel your Challenge.

Rising to the challenge of your personal quest needs to be supported and nourished.  Your meals should provide you with more than just the basics.  That’s why, in the Tusker Adventure Kitchen all your mountain chefs have been trained by the Culinary Institute of America - Their well planned meals thrill your taste buds and feed your soul, fueling you for your long days on the trail.